Description
These Banana Bread Brownies are a delightful blend of banana bread and brownies, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of peanut butter and cocoa powder, creating a moist, tender, and indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk (any type)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the mashed bananas to the peanut butter mixture and stir to combine.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and oil. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool completely before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute peanut butter with plant-based versions and use non-dairy milk like almond or oat milk. Use dairy-free chocolate chips if desired.
Add chopped nuts like walnuts, almonds, or pecans for a crunchy texture.
For a fruity twist, try mixing in blueberries or strawberries for a burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
